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SC stops Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing tax notices on evacuee trust property

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has barred the Peshawar Cantonment Board from issuing property tax notices to the Evacuee Trust Property (ETP) Board, suspending...

ATC issues notice to police in case against journalist Matiullah Jan

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has issued a notice to police in a case filed against senior journalist Matiullah Jan, who faces charges...

Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Faisalabad tops global pollution index

Air pollution and smog levels across Punjab have reached alarming levels, with Faisalabad topping the global pollution index as the most polluted city of...

Federal government raises house rent ceiling for employees by 85%

The federal government has approved an 85% increase in the house rent ceiling for government employees across the country to help them cope with...

FIA seizes $55,000 in crackdown on illegal hawala-hundi network

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has seized over Rs 15 million (US$55,000) worth of foreign currency during a crackdown against illegal hawala-hundi and unlicensed...

Pakistan to establish center of excellence in advanced materials

The five-day 19th International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2025) concluded successfully at the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad, drawing participation from leading...

Pakistan Pair wins boys’ doubles title at ITF World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players Hamza Roman and Ahtesham Humayun secured the Boys’ Doubles title at the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship...

Shah Rukh Khan calls Salman Khan “best brother” during birthday Q&A

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has referred to fellow megastar Salman Khan as the “best brother” during an online fan interaction held on the...

Diljit Dosanjh faces racial stereotyping in Australia, responds with grace

Popular Bollywood actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has faced racial stereotyping during a recent visit to Australia, where he was performing as part of...

Karachi to host World Culture Festival 2025

The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the launch of the World Culture Festival 2025, with a formal ceremony and press conference held...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

Xi, Trump meet in Busan to steady ties, shore up global confidence

BUSAN, South Korea: Under global gaze and before flashing cameras, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, shook hands here Thursday...

U.S. should work with China to ensure steady progress in bilateral ties

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, offers a vital opportunity for both countries...

U.S. should work with China to ensure steady progress in bilateral ties

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in Busan, South Korea, offers a vital opportunity for both countries...

Govt to grant industry status to gemstone exporters

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held a meeting with Barneby Plowright, a leading gemstones exporter, in...

CCP educates QAU students in competition law

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an awareness session on Competition Law at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), to educate students on the principles of...

PM orders probe to identify suspects behind major sales tax fraud

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a thorough investigation to identify all institutions, companies, and individuals involved in a major sales tax fraud, directing...

Mikaeel Ali Baig reaches ITF World Junior Tennis final in Islamabad

Pakistan’s rising tennis talent Mikaeel Ali Baig stormed into the boys’ singles final of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30...

Rabia Kulsoom refuses roles that don’t build her identity

Pakistani actress Rabia Kulsoom has said she will no longer take up roles that do not contribute to her artistic identity or professional recognition,...

Laura Wolvaardt record-breaking knock puches Proteas to Maiden Final

South Africa women’s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women’s World Cup final for...

Pakistan to leverage economic diplomacy for exports, investment”

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's economic diplomacy strategy and enhance trade....

PCB awards contracts to 157 cricketers for 2025–26 season

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the 2025–26 season. According to a press release issued by the PCB,...

Netflix announces global premiere events for final season of ‘Stranger Things’

Netflix has announced global fan celebrations and a worldwide premiere for the final season of the popular horror-adventure web series Stranger Things, international media...

Punjab CM orders emergency anti-smog measures across province

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered emergency measures to tackle worsening smog across the province, directing immediate closure of all under-construction buildings,...

EPD seals two polluting industrial units in Lahore

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has sealed two industrial units in Lahore for contributing to air pollution during late-night anti-smog operations, officials confirmed...

Marijuana worth Rs67.5m seized from ‘Thai Red Tea’ parcel at Karachi Airport

The Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) of the Customs Collectorate at Karachi airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics through international mail by...

Pakistan eyes Vietnam’s economic model; boosts trade outreach to Iran

Pakistan has expressed interest in studying Vietnam’s economic transformation to strengthen its own investment and export landscape, as part of its ongoing economic diplomacy...

NADRA blocks Aleema Khan’s CNIC and passport on court orders

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan’s national identity card and passport in compliance...

Punjab distributes Rs6.39bn under flood relief programme: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced that a total of Rs6.39 billion has been distributed so far under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation...

NSW delegation visits NDMA’s national emergencies operation centre

A delegation of 27th National Security Workshop visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters today. The delegation received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s...

Govt reviews auto import schemes to curb misuse, boost local manufacturing

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries Haroon Akhtar Khan co-chaired a high-level meeting at...

Russian Embassy refutes ‘100% fake’ video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Russian Embassy has declared the viral social media video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan as “100% fake.” The embassy clarified...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi says China’s development goes hand in hand with Trump’s vision to “Make America Great Again”

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Xi calls for steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday that China and the United States should ensure the steady sailing forward of...

Xi calls for steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Thursday that China and the United States should ensure the steady sailing forward of...

Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks...

Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks...

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build...

Xi says ready to work with Trump to build solid foundation for bilateral ties

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build...

China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

BEIJING: China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality development in the next five-year period. This transition is poised to generate...

China tech wave an engine of global prosperity, not a threat

BEIJING: China is doubling down on technological innovation to fuel its high-quality development in the next five-year period. This transition is poised to generate...

Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYutT3PAw8&pp=ygUvRW1icmFjaW5nIGEgbmV3IGVyYSBvZiBBc2lhLVBhY2lmaWMgY29vcGVyYXRpb24%3D At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders'...

Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYutT3PAw8&pp=ygUvRW1icmFjaW5nIGEgbmV3IGVyYSBvZiBBc2lhLVBhY2lmaWMgY29vcGVyYXRpb24%3D At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders'...

Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility

SEOUL: Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region's highest-level, most extensive...

Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility

SEOUL: Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region's highest-level, most extensive...

Xi Jinping’s vision for an open, inclusive Asia-Pacific

BEIJING: Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the...

Xi Jinping’s vision for an open, inclusive Asia-Pacific

BEIJING: Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the...

Xi says China confident, capable to navigate all kinds of risks, challenges

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that the Chinese economy is like a vast ocean, big, resilient and promising, and...

Xi says China confident, capable to navigate all kinds of risks, challenges

BUSAN, South Korea: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that the Chinese economy is like a vast ocean, big, resilient and promising, and...

Back-to-Back bomb hoax emails rattle Tamil film industry in India

Indian film icons Rajinikanth and Dhanush received bomb threat emails allegedly claiming explosives had been planted at their residences, prompting Chennai Police to launch...

PSL to add two new franchises as PCB announces auction process

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer has announced that an auction will be held for two new PSL franchises as the...

Kamran Akmal blames captain, coach and selectors for T20 defeat

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has blamed the captain, head coach and the selection committee for Pakistan’s heavy defeat to South Africa in the...

Govt forms panel to ensure smooth inter-provincial wheat seed movement

On the direction of the Prime Minister, Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Amir Muhyuddin chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad...

CCP approves PEL’s acquisition of stakes in three oil and gas companies

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved Petroleum Exploration Limited (PEL) to acquire additional shareholding in three oil and gas companies. According to the...

Pakistan issues visas to 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary

Pakistan has completed preparations for the 556th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi...

Pakistan declines to travel to India; Oman added to junior Hockey World Cup line-up

Oman has been included in the Junior Hockey World Cup after Pakistan refused to travel to India citing security concerns, the International Hockey Federation...

Pakistan, Canada eye stronger cooperation in law, human rights and investment

The High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, Tariq Ali Khan, called on the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, in...

Railways recovers land worth Rs91m in Chaman anti-encroachment drive

Pakistan Railways has retrieved 2.1 acres of valuable land worth Rs91 million in Chaman following a major anti-encroachment operation conducted on the directives of...

Pakistan highlights climate leadership at Global green growth week in Seoul

Pakistan underscored its growing climate leadership on the global stage as the Minister of State delivered a keynote address at the opening session of...

HBL renews PSL title sponsorship as league VALUE JUMPS 505%

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has renewed its title sponsorship agreement with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), extending its partnership with the country’s premier T20...

Customs foil major methadone smuggling attempt at taftan border

Customs authorities have foiled a major smuggling attempt of a dangerous narcotic medicine, methadone, at the Taftan border, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...

Supreme court rejects plea to halt senate election on Shibli Faraz’s vacant seat

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a request to stop the Senate election scheduled for Wednesday on the seat left vacant after the disqualification...

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports surge to $500 million in three months

Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $500 million during the first three months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a sharp rise in demand and...

Pakistan receives first-ever US Crude oil shipment under new trade agreement

Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of US crude oil under a new trade agreement between Islamabad and Washington, marking a significant milestone in...

Meta, Pakistan discuss AI, e-commerce and digital trade cooperation

A delegation from Meta, led by Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the...

Punjab introduces new minerals & mining law to attract global investment

The Punjab government has moved to overhaul its mining and minerals regulatory system by introducing a new comprehensive legal framework aimed at boosting domestic...

Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister, Ministry of Finance) to the Honorable Chief Adviser of Government of Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on the...

Green Climate fund approves $250m for Pakistan’s climate resilience project

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million in financial assistance for Pakistan to support climate-resilient water and agriculture systems, the Asian Development...

Mohammad Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract, demands raised

Pakistan’s national wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has declined to sign the recent Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contract. The board had offered central contracts...

Saudi Arabia to build “sky stadium” 350 metres above ground for 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia is preparing to construct the world’s first “sky stadium”, named NEOM Stadium, which will be located approximately 350 metres (about 1,150 ft)...

Six Pakistani players advance in World Junior Tennis Championship

Pakistan’s junior tennis players delivered an impressive performance on the second day of the ITF Pakistan Ali Embroidery World Junior Tennis Championship J-30 (Leg-2)...

Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar under fire for student-teacher romance in Drama

Acclaimed yet controversial drama writer Khalil-ur Rehman Qamar has sparked fresh outrage after his latest work, “Main Manto Nahi Hoon”, portrayed a romantic relationship...

Amitabh Bachchan faces critics over giving only ₹10,000 bonus to staff on Diwali

A video circulating on social media showing a staff member at Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan’s home holding a box of sweets and an envelope...

Ducky Bhai’s wife files FIR against NCCIA officials for corruption

Several officials of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) have come under investigation following serious allegations of bribery and misuse of authority, according...

Aleem Khan directs NHA to halt funds for old, unapproved schemes

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to bring major changes in its existing policy framework to...

Türkiye to restore Allama Iqbal Museum in Lahore

As part of the Türkiye–Pakistan Cultural Week from28 to 31 October, being celebrated under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to mark...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch economic cooperation framework

Building on nearly eight decades of strong partnership and Islamic solidarity, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost marine tourism cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to explore joint cooperation in marine tourism, recognizing the immense potential of their vast coastlines and rich marine...

Pakistan, China explore railway investment and technical cooperation

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with the Secretary General of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), Jiang Yi, in...

FBR flags 1 Million taxpayers for declaring lower income than last year

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 5.5 million income tax returns for the current fiscal year, out of which around...

IHC sets up JIT to investigate police in kidnap and false case saga

The Islamabad High Court (IHC), presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Tuesday has ordered a full investigation into allegations that police personnel...

Lahore vehicles face seizure after green sticker after Nov 15: EPA

The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that vehicles operating without a valid “Green Sticker” or ETS (Emissions Testing System) certificate will be...

Islamabad Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in five cases until Nov 25

A District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained police from arresting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in five different cases, including...

Karachi traffic police issues over Rs 1.25 crore in e-challans in six hours

The Karachi Traffic Police has released statistics showing that since the launch of its e-challan system, over Rs 12.5 million in fines were imposed...

Pakistan, Germany vow to deepen economic cooperation

German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel, along with Arno Kirchof, Deputy Head of Mission, and Janine Rohwer, Economic Counselor, called on Minister of State...

PASDEC asked to submit plan to upgrade marble industry

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a meeting with the Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) in...

Embassy of Pakistan commemorates Kashmir black day in Beijing

BEIJING (Internews): The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing organized a solemn event on Monday to commemorate Kashmir Black Day, marking the day in 1947...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Riyadh to attend future investment initiative summit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday departed for Riyadh to attend the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, following a...

China has much to offer for those investing long-term in land of opportunity

BEIJING: As China moves forward with new plans for the next five years, its status as a major investment destination stays strong. For global...

President Zardari reaffirms support for Kashmiris on Black Day

President Asif Ali Zardari said that October 27, 1947, marks the “darkest day” in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, when Indian forces took...

Driving license facility launched at Lahore Airport

A new driving license issuance facility has been set up at Allama Iqbal International Airport, allowing both domestic and international travelers to obtain their...

Court issues arrest warrant for Aleema Khan for fifth time

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, after she...

Pakistan to close airspace for two days amid border drill concerns

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced that Pakistan will suspend commercial overflight of its airspace for three hours each morning over the next two...

Islamabad holds solidarity march against Indian atrocities in Kashmir

A protest rally was held in Islamabad on Monday to mark Black Day, denouncing Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)....

Pakistan renews call for Kashmir self-determination on Black Day”

On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Black Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message recalling the...

Victim-blaming row in India after harassment of Australian women players

A minister from the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has sparked controversy after blaming two Australian women cricketers for a recent incident of sexual...

Actress Aamina Sheikh shares key marriage advice for young women

Renowned Pakistani actress Aamina Sheikh has advised young women to carefully observe certain key qualities when choosing a life partner, emphasizing emotional behavior and...

Air quality in Lahore rockets to AQI 500+, Central Punjab gasping

Lahore and large parts of central Punjab are once again enveloped in thick smog as air pollution surged to dangerous levels across the region. According...

Sanam Marvi captivates paris audience with soulful sufi performance

Renowned Pakistani folk and Sufi singer Sanam Marvi mesmerized audiences with a powerful musical performance at the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, held...

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